Heavy rain only partly to blame for pipe's failure
The pipe burst twice in one week and sent wastewater spewing into Porirua Harbour.
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Wellington bus drivers accept fourth offer in pay negotiation wrangle
The new deal brings an end to six months of tension and acrimony.
Five new MIQ Covid cases, WHO staffer's NZ mercy dash from Fiji
The flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.
Sky Sport inquiry: More than 60 workers spoke to investigator
A letter was also sent to the executive team outlining issues some workers were facing.
IRD finding short-term accommodation after staff sent home due to seismic risk
About 1000 staff are working remotely after a seismic risk was found at Asteron Centre.
30,000 aged 65-plus still unvaccinated in Wellington Region, as Covid vaccine rollout moves to group 4
Thousands are still unvaccinated from group 3, as the rollout moves to Group 4 this week.
Wellington police use of force justified, but arrest method 'unsuitable'
Last year, the 14-year-old was arrested for disorderly behaviour outside a bar in Tawa.
Rural GP with 1300 patients quits NZ after a year in residency limbo
More than 1300 people have lost their skilled young doctor at Ōtaki Medical Centre.
Services disrupted as bus drivers to vote on fourth pay offer
It's the latest development in a long-running saga over their collective agreement.
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Crash blocking SH1 at Tawa, queues forming through Porirua
A two-vehicle crash has partially blocked SH1 at Tawa.
Burst bubble sees mum separated from her boys
Quarantine-free travel bubble closure leaves mother, sons separated.
Fragile Porirua wastewater main a 'time bomb' until full repairs can be made
It could be 2022 before the wastewater pipe gets a proper replacement.
Outgoing Green Party chief of staff won't rule out Wellington mayoral bid
A contender for Wellington's mayoralty is yet to be confirmed.
Multi-billion-dollar water bill for Wellington region revealed
Investment models for each council in New Zealand have been released after reform proposal
'Failed by the system': Male indecent assault victim hits out
'How many times can someone ask for help before they give up?'
'You're lazy': The truth about being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
"It affects my marriage hugely...my husband feels he can't make noise around the house."
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby Orca
Toa died surrounded by love, DoC says.
'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special Olympics
Determined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.
Ministry's new Covid vaccine booking hotline goes live with error
Wellington callers were wrongly told they couldn't use the service.
Bad weather pushes wastewater pipe at Paremata to breaking point
The break in the pipe caused wastewater to overflow into Porirua Harbour.
Wellington drinking water plant deemed compliant after power outage breach
Partially untreated water was drained from the network after UV filters stopped working.
Wellington weather: Flooding on SH1 as southerly change brings more rain
It comes just days after a one-in-10-year rainfall event over the weekend.
Brain injury research: Blood test could rule out CT scan
The research aims to speed up diagnosis of head injuries and reduce ED wait times.
Union meeting to cause disruption for Upper Hutt commuters
The meeting in Upper Hutt will be held between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
Wellington bus drivers to vote on pay offer next week
It's the latest development in a long-lasting saga over the collective agreement.
Storm-hit Newlands homes' fate hangs in balance
Severe weather in the Wellington region caused major damage over the weekend.
An edible guide to Wellington, handed to you on a platter
Chefs' tasters of what to expect at this year's Wellington on a Plate.
Georgina Campbell: The heritage obsession in Wellington has to stop
Comment: Wellington is at risk of becoming a museum if heritage advocates have their way.
Wellington Water turns to Fulton Hogan training scheme amid worker shortage
Wellington Water currently has 30 vacancies across its operations.
Sewage leaks into Porirua Harbour, coastal walking track closed
Plan to ease pressure on fragile wastewater pipe goes awry.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on State Highway 2 in Wellington
Remutaka Hill Rd is now open.
RSV Outbreak: Continued pressure on Wellington ED as cases numbers change
There are 16 children in Wellington Hospital with RSV or respiratory illness.